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Seller's Agent in 2026
Maria Cavallo-Merrion
Vanguard Properties
(510) 590-4290
4 in this area
166 Total Sales
1261 Hearst Ave Berkeley, CA 94702
West Berkeley Neighborhood
1
Bed
1
Bath
665
Sq Ft
1,066
Sq Ft Lot Lot
Highlights
- Updated Kitchen
- Craftsman Architecture
- Corner Lot
- Rosa Parks Elementary School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
About This Home
As of April 2026Welcome to 1261 Hearst Ave, a charming 1+ bedroom Craftsman bungalow located on a corner lot in prime North Berkeley. A spacious front porch offers the perfect spot for morning coffee. Inside, the sunlit living room features warm hardwood floors, crown molding, and generous windows that create a bright, airy feel. The dining area showcases a vintage hutch and sideboard with stylish pendant lighting. The updated kitchen includes marble countertops, gas range, skylight & dishwasher. There’s one spacious bedroom and a versatile bonus room that could work beautifully as an office or for guests. Stylish bathroom with new marmoleum floors and vanity + sun tube. Basement with laundry and storage! Thoughtfully designed, the home lives larger than its square footage. The lavender vine, bougainvillea, meyer lemon, Japanese maple bloom & fruit throughout the year. Located near Acme Bread, Kermit Lynch Wine, shops and restaurants on 4th St, Shattuck, & University: Peet’s Coffee, Design Within Reach, CB2, Zut! Tacubaya. Less than half a mile to North Berkeley BART, close to AC Transit and major highways. Neighborhood parks: Ohlone, Cedar Rose and Strawberry Park. Walk Score® 93 / Bike ScoreTM 100. Leave your car at home and enjoy all that this wonderful community has to offer! BESO Score 10.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Vanguard Properties License #01493849 Listed on: 02/27/2026
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1923
Lot Details
- 1,066 Sq Ft Lot
- Corner Lot
Home Design
- Craftsman Architecture
- Composition Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 1-Story Property
- Crown Molding
- Pendant Lighting
- Wood Flooring
- Basement
Kitchen
- Updated Kitchen
- Gas Range
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Bedroom
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Forced Air Heating System
- Tankless Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- North Berkeley Subdivision, Craftsman Floorplan
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 572082142
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 7, 2014
Sold by
Mcquillen Mark and Goebel Angela
Bought by
Irie Naomi and Leung Adrian
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$404,000
Outstanding Balance
$293,065
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$507,936
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 6, 2012
Sold by
Krefman Adam J and Krefman Amy Elizabeth
Bought by
Mcquillen Mark and Goebel Angela
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$342,900
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 13, 2010
Sold by
Nadler Andrew R and Flinn Diane C
Bought by
Krefman Adam J and Kurtz Amy Elizabeth
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 24, 2010
Sold by
Mitchell John L
Bought by
Nadler Andrew R and Flinn Diane C
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 17, 2007
Sold by
Mitchell John and John L & Helen G Mitchell Trus
Bought by
Mitchell John
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 19, 2005
Sold by
Mitchell Helen G and John L & Helen G Mitchell Trus
Bought by
Mitchell Helen G and Bypass Credit A Trust Of The J
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $505,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $381,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $347,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $220,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $404,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $342,900 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $225,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/03/2026 04/03/26 | Sold | $720,000 | +14.5% | $1,083 / Sq Ft |
| 03/12/2026 03/12/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/27/2026 02/27/26 | For Sale | $629,000 | -- | $946 / Sq Ft |
Source: bridgeMLS
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,803 | $599,913 | $182,074 | $424,839 |
| 2024 | $8,803 | $588,015 | $178,504 | $416,511 |
| 2023 | $8,623 | $583,350 | $175,005 | $408,345 |
| 2022 | $8,478 | $564,911 | $171,573 | $400,338 |
| 2021 | $8,501 | $553,701 | $168,210 | $392,491 |
| 2020 | $8,086 | $554,954 | $166,486 | $388,468 |
| 2019 | $7,809 | $544,076 | $163,223 | $380,853 |
| 2018 | $7,684 | $533,410 | $160,023 | $373,387 |
| 2017 | $7,406 | $522,951 | $156,885 | $366,066 |
| 2016 | $7,191 | $512,700 | $153,810 | $358,890 |
| 2015 | $7,099 | $505,000 | $151,500 | $353,500 |
| 2014 | $5,661 | $382,728 | $114,818 | $267,910 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Maria Cavallo-Merrion
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Corey Weinstein
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2026
Corey Weinstein
Vanguard Properties
(510) 590-4290
8 in this area
102 Total Sales
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Dean Thomas
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Buyer's Agent in 2026
Dean Thomas
Bridges 8 Real Property Sales & Management Inc
(510) 529-5979
1 in this area
12 Total Sales
Map
Source: bridgeMLS
MLS Number: 41125374
APN: 057-2082-014-02
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